brad Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 Hi Everyone Just wondering which of these trainers is better 1) The Ripmax Wot Trainer 2) Graupner Taxi Cup 2 3) Seagull Decatlon Any Advice Would Be Great Cheers Edited By brad on 26/03/2009 22:05:29 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Alex Leigh Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 Agree 100% with Eric. Trainers are a means to an end. No point getting emotionally attached to them as you will crash them at some point. I have two second hand ones, and once (if I can ever get my act together and stop flying slope to get some instruction!) I have passed my "A", I'm giving one to the club for the juniors and nicking the radio gear out of the other one for something more interesting. They all seem fly about the same. I'd go for something a) cheap b) easy to build And then, as Eric says, sort yourself a club and instructor. I don't have experience of either of those models but my Seagull Boomerang and Thunder Tiger Trainer both are perfect for learning with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
001 Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 If I was starting again I wouldn't buy anything made of balsa/ply, go for something bouncy like a Multiplex Mentor which is not cheap in the short run, but could work out very cheap in the long run.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Mackey Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 Hi Brad.... all advice given is spot on and I hope you find the information useful and will act upon it. There are an increasing number of suitable first time models these days, and a lot depends on budget too. As mentioned, one of my favourites for absolute beginners ( as a taster really ) is the V trainer.....HERE and this goes beyond the toys that abound the shelves of everywhere these dys - it takes "proper" radio gear which can be later used in your next model. As Eric says, get a larger rather than smaller model for your first - much easier to fly and see, and if you cant see it you cant fly it. One of the most common reasons for beginers crashing is flying the model too far away. They very soon get awful small dots on the horizon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Green Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 Alex is right in what he says about not getting emotionally attached, as sooner or later you will break it, but....... If you want to do do more than buy and fly, kits can be very rewarding. Building a trainer will teach you how to put one together, take a look at the Mascot, now back in production from DB Sport & Scale So buy your ARTF to get some stick time and at the same time be building. Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad Posted March 27, 2009 Author Share Posted March 27, 2009 thanks guys i think ill get the graupner taxi cup 2 as its fairly cheap and the reviews are good + i have just been speaking to the local club and they recommend it.. thanks again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad Posted March 27, 2009 Author Share Posted March 27, 2009 thanks i am going to get the taxi cup i think cuz its cheap and the reviews are good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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